Β-ionone CAS 79-77-6

Characteristic

Physical state	Liquid.
Colour	Slightly yellowish.
Odour	Warm woody, dry, and fruity odor
Melting point/freezing point	-35 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa.
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	267.1 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa. Remarks:Extrapolated.
Flammability	no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit	no data available
Flash point	126 °C. Atm. press.:1 013.25 hPa.
Auto-ignition temperature	273 °C. Atm. press.:1 010 - 1 017 hPa.
Decomposition temperature	no data available
pH	no data available
Kinematic viscosity	dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 11.2. Temperature:20°C.;dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 5.04. Temperature:40°C.;kinematic viscosity (in mm²/s) = 11.8. Temperature:20°C.
Solubility	Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water	log Pow = 4. Temperature:25 °C.
Vapour pressure	Ca. 0.072 hPa. Temperature:25 °C.
Density and/or relative density	944.7 g/L. Temperature:20 °C.

Packing & Storage

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.